Gotthard is a Swiss hard rock band formed in Lugano, known for melodic hard rock, powerful ballads and strong live shows. The band was fronted by Steve Lee until his death in 2010; later albums feature Nic Maeder as vocalist.

Formed in Lugano and active since the early 1990s; highly popular in Switzerland and parts of Europe. Steve Lee served as longtime lead vocalist and died on October 5, 2010. Nic Maeder became the vocalist for subsequent releases. Notable albums discussed in DeBaser reviews include Dial Hard, G., Lipservice, Need To Believe and the live Made In Switzerland.

DeBaser's reviews present Gotthard as a Swiss melodic hard rock band celebrated for strong live performances and memorable ballads. Steve Lee is repeatedly highlighted as the emblematic frontman; his death (Oct 5, 2010) and the later arrival of Nic Maeder are noted in the reviews. Coverage ranges from early raw records like Dial Hard to polished works such as Lipservice and live releases like Made In Switzerland.

For:Fans of melodic hard rock, classic hard rock and live-performance albums.

 Gotthard is a glorious Swiss band led by the singer and flamboyant Steve Lee, who has been milking records since distant 1992 with stunning quality; hugely famous and deservedly highly appreciated in their homeland, they have had the remarkable merit of always knowing how to renew themselves over time, and their longevity is the most evident example of this.

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 Lee sings really well, and the rhythmic section is more cohesive than a wall of concrete (I’ve run out of decent comparisons, sorry).

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 Gotthard returns to making hard rock, and I am pleased.

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